Panchang for Varanasi

Friday, May 15, 2026 · Friday · शुक्रवार

Day Quality: MixedSarvartha Siddhi Yoga - favorable for success

Panchang Elements

ElementToday's Transitions
TithiTrayodashi upto 7:46 AM, Chaturdashi
NakshatraAshwini upto 8:40 PM, Bharani— Lord: ketu, Deity: Ashwini Kumaras
YogaAyushman upto 2:31 PM, Saubhagya
KaranaVanija upto 7:46 AM, Vishti upto 6:29 PM, Shakuni
VarFriday· शुक्रवार

Sun & Moon Timings

Sunrise
5:13 AM
Sunset
6:35 PM
Moonrise
3:36 AM
Moonset
5:05 PM

Rashi Positions

Moon Rashi
Mesha· मेष
Sun Rashi
Vrishabha· वृषभ
Sun Nakshatra (Surya Nakshatra)
Krittika
· कृत्तिका

Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurta)

MuhurtaStartEndDuration
Brahma Muhurta3:37 AM4:25 AM48m
Abhijit Muhurta11:30 AM12:18 PM48m
Vijaya Muhurta1:54 PM2:36 PM42m
Godhuli Muhurta6:11 PM6:59 PM48m
Amrit Kaal1:55 PM3:25 PM1h 30m
Nishita Muhurta11:36 PM12:24 AM48m

Inauspicious Times (Ashubh Kaal)

PeriodStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal10:14 AM11:54 AM1h 40m
Gulika Kaal6:53 AM8:33 AM1h 40m
Yama Ghanta3:14 PM4:55 PM1h 40m
Dur Muhurtam 18:13 AM9:01 AM48m
Dur Muhurtam 29:01 AM9:49 AM48m

Vedic Calendar

Vikram Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka Samvat
1948
Hindu Month
Vaishakha· वैशाख
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
Ritu (Season)
Vasanta· वसंत
Ayana
Uttarayana· उत्तरायण

Festivals & Observances

Activity Recommendations

Good For

  • + Daily Puja
  • + Special Rituals
  • + Donations
  • + Fasting

Avoid

  • - Griha Pravesh
  • - Property Purchase
  • - Foundation Laying
  • - Moving/Relocation
  • - General auspicious activities

Day Duration: | Night Duration: | Location: Varanasi (25.32°N, 83.01°E) | Timezone: Asia/Kolkata | Ayanamsa: Lahiri

Varanasi, India
Panchang
Friday, May 15, 2026
Vaishakha · वैशाख Krishna Paksha • VS 2083 Siddharthi
5:13 AM
🌅 6:35 PM
Day: 13h 22m

Exceptional

असाधारण

Passionate, desiring (Shukla) or fierce, destructive of desires (Krishna).

Tithi
त्रयोदशी
Nakshatra
अश्विनी
Yoga
Ayushman
Ayushman
Karana
वणिज

Chandrabala & Tarabala

Moon in MeshaAshwini Nakshatra

Chandrabala — Moon Strength by Rashi

Aries
मेष
House 1
Taurus
वृषभ
House 12
Gemini
मिथुन
House 11
Cancer
कर्क
House 10
Leo
सिंह
House 9
Virgo
कन्या
House 8
Libra
तुला
House 7
Scorpio
वृश्चिक
House 6
Sagittarius
धनु
House 5
Capricorn
मकर
House 4
Aquarius
कुंभ
House 3
Pisces
मीन
House 2
Favorable (1,3,6,7,10,11) Ashtama Chandra (8th) Avoid (2,4,5,9,12)

Tarabala — Star Strength by Nakshatra

Ashwini
अश्विनी
Janma
Bharani
भरणी
Parama Mitra
Krittika
कृत्तिका
Mitra
Rohini
रोहिणी
Naidhana
Mrigashira
मृगशिरा
Sadhaka
Ardra
आर्द्रा
Pratyari
Punarvasu
पुनर्वसु
Kshema
Pushya
पुष्य
Vipat
Ashlesha
आश्लेषा
Sampat
Magha
माघा
Janma
Purva Phalguni
पूर्व फाल्गुनी
Parama Mitra
Uttara Phalguni
उत्तर फाल्गुनी
Mitra
Hasta
हस्त
Naidhana
Chitra
चित्रा
Sadhaka
Swati
स्वाति
Pratyari
Vishakha
विशाखा
Kshema
Anuradha
अनुराधा
Vipat
Jyeshtha
ज्येष्ठा
Sampat
Mula
मूल
Janma
Purva Ashadha
पूर्वाषाढ़ा
Parama Mitra
Uttara Ashadha
उत्तराषाढ़ा
Mitra
Shravana
श्रवण
Naidhana
Dhanishta
धनिष्ठा
Sadhaka
Shatabhisha
शतभिषा
Pratyari
Purva Bhadrapada
पूर्वभाद्रपदा
Kshema
Uttara Bhadrapada
उत्तरभाद्रपदा
Vipat
Revati
रेवती
Sampat
Good Tara (2,4,6,8,9) Janma (neutral) Avoid (3,5,7)

🎊Festivals & Events

Celebrations around this date

🔄
Pradosh Vrat
प्रदोष व्रत
Evening fast for Lord Shiva
May 15
🔄
Masik Shivaratri
मासिक शिवरात्रि
Monthly Shivaratri
May 16
💡 Festival times may vary by region and tradition
BEST WINDOWS
Abhijit MuhurtaPeak
11:30 AM12:18 PM
Amrit KaalNectar
1:55 PM3:25 PM
Vijaya MuhurtaVictory
1:54 PM2:36 PM
Godhuli MuhurtaTwilight
6:11 PM6:59 PM
AVOID WINDOWS
Rahu KaalHigh
10:14 AM11:54 AM
Yama GhantaHigh
3:14 PM4:55 PM
Gulika KaalMedium
6:53 AM8:33 AM
Varjyam 1Avoid
4:55 PM6:25 PM
Varjyam 2Avoid
12:05 AM12:39 AM

Day Rhythm

24-hour energy flow • Sunrise to Sunrise • Static view Hover/tap for details

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Muhurta
Amrit
Rahu
Yama
Gulika
Choghadiya
Roga6:53
Udve8:33
Udve10:14
Char11:54
Labh1:34
Amri3:14
Kala4:55
Shub6:35
Ro7:55
Ka9:15
La10:34
Ud11:54
Sh1:14
Sh2:34
Am3:53
Ch
Hora
6:20
7:26
8:33
9:40
10:47
11:54
1:01
2:07
3:14
4:21
5:28
6:35
7:28
8:21
9:15
10:08
11:01
11:54
12:47
1:40
2:34
3:27
4:20
Vedic Transitions
Tithi
Trayodashi7:46
Chaturdashi
Nakshatra
Ashwini8:40
Bharani
Yoga
Ayushman2:31
Saubhagya
Karana
Vanija7:46
Vishti6:29
Shakuni
Excellent
Good
Neutral
Avoid
Auspicious
Inauspicious

What To Do

Quick scan — see Classical Vedic Intelligence below for the full picture

Favorable
Daily Puja
Special Rituals
Donations
Fasting
Romance and love matters (Shukla Paksha)
Fulfilling desires (Shukla Paksha)
Pradosh Vrat (both pakshas)
⚠️ Caution
Suppressing legitimate desires (Shukla)
Indulging in wrong desires (Krishna)
Ascetic practices when love is needed
Avoid
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
General auspicious activities
🎉 Sarvartha Siddhi Present!
Extremely auspicious - most activities favored
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Trayodashi Tithi (त्रयोदशी)

Krishna Paksha

Thirteenth lunar day - associated with Kamadeva (god of desire) and material fulfillment. Brings passion, enjoyment, and worldly pleasures. Shukla Trayodashi is Pradosh Vrat day - evening worship of Lord Shiva is highly meritorious. Good for romantic matters, luxury purchases, artistic pursuits, and enjoyment. Krishna Trayodashi is Dhanteras (before Diwali) - excellent for purchasing gold and metals. Favorable for social events and celebrations. Avoid ascetic practices and harsh austerities - this is a day for embracing life's pleasures appropriately.

Highly Favorable
Romance
Luxury purchases
Enjoyment
Shiva worship (Pradosh)
Best Avoided
Ascetic practices
Harsh austerities
Renunciation
📚 Source: Shiva Purana, Muhurta Chintamani; Pradosh Vrat Katha; Dhanteras traditions (Kartik Krishna Trayodashi)

Ashwini Nakshatra (अश्विनी)

Lord: ketu • Deity: Ashwini Kumaras

First nakshatra ruled by Ketu, deities Ashwini Kumaras (celestial healers). Brings swift action, healing energy, and quick results. Excellent for medical matters, urgent decisions, and fast-paced activities. Avoid long-term planning.

Highly Favorable
Medical treatments
Fast decisions
Travel
Quick actions
Best Avoided
Long-term planning
Lending money
📚 Source: Brihat Samhita, Nakshatra Prakarana

These interpretations combine classical Vedic texts with modern astronomical precision. For personalized guidance considering your birth chart, consult an experienced Jyotish practitioner.

Activity Recommendations for This Day

Intelligently merged from Tithi wisdom + Nakshatra qualities + Yoga strength

Highly Favorable

10 activities
Romance
Luxury purchases
Enjoyment
Shiva worship (Pradosh)
Arts and entertainment
Social gatherings
Purchasing gold (Dhanteras)
Celebrations
Medical treatments
Fast decisions

Proceed With Caution

4 activities
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation

Not Recommended

6 activities
Ascetic practices
Harsh austerities
Renunciation
Long-term planning
Lending money
General auspicious activities

Activity recommendations intelligently merge classical Tithi wisdom, Nakshatra qualities, current Yoga strength, and astronomical precision for accurate guidance.

Deep Reference

☀ Celestial Timings

🌅
Sunrise
5:13 AM
🌇
Sunset
6:35 PM
🌕
Moonrise
3:36 AM
🌙
Moonset
5:05 PM
Madhyahna
11:54 AM
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Day Length
13h 22m

🌍 Cosmic Context

Moon Sign
मेष
Sun Sign
वृषभ
Sun Nakshatra
कृत्तिका
Season
Spring
Vasanta
Ayana
Uttarayana
उत्तरायण
Month
Vaishakha
वैशाख · दिन 1
Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka 1948
Disha Shool
West
पश्चिम

⚡ Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam & Nishita

Varjyam
4:55 PM6:25 PM
12:05 AM12:39 AM
Highly inauspicious
Dur Muhurtam
8:13 AM9:01 AM
9:01 AM9:49 AM
Unfavorable moments
Nishita Muhurta
11:36 PM12:24 AM
Midnight auspicious
🕉️
Brahma Muhurta
3:37 AM4:25 AM
Most sacred time for meditation & prayer • ~48 min before sunrise
🌅
Pratah Sandhya
4:02 AM5:13 AM
Morning twilight • 71 min before sunrise
🌇
Sayahna Sandhya
6:35 PM7:46 PM
Evening twilight • 71 min after sunset

Calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy • Lahiri Ayanamsa • Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika

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All timings calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy principles with precise solar/lunar positions for Varanasi.

Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika | Lahiri Ayanamsa | Calculated: 19 Apr 2026, 6:41:58 am | 25.3167°N, 83.0104°E